Sunday 9th & Monday 10th April
Step back in time to when steam ruled all this Easter Weekend and explore this hidden gem in Wiltshire’s history. Learn of the station’s history, and its restoration. Speak with volunteers in and around the Engine House. Discover the engineering challenges and the people who overcame them to build the canal and make sure that it had a plentiful supply of water.
Whilst looking over the Kennet and Avon Canal and Wilton Water Reservoir explore the grounds with our Easter Egg Trail, enter the duck race or pick up a Easter Craft Inspiration booklet* to take home with you. Perhaps enjoy a picnic on our picnic benches to the sound of 200 years of living history.
*Easter Craft Inspiration booklets will be available on site as well as to download on this page from Monday 3rd April 2023.
Opening Times
| Car Park | Site | Station |
| 10:00 to 17:00 | 10:00 to 16:30 | 10:30 to 16:30 (last entry 15:30) |
Booking
Pre-booking is recommended to secure your entry time and help you plan your visit.
See our Art Tickets page to make your booking
Any remaining tickets will be sold on the gate on the day, but with limited availability.
Trial Pop-Up Refreshment Offer
While you are at Crofton why not visit our pop-up refreshment stall.
We will be serving tea, coffee and a variety of soft drinks as well as cakes, biscuits and other delights to keep you sustained while visiting the engines and meeting our wonderful volunteers.
We will be open on both Easter Sunday and Monday, from 10:30 am 4 pm. All proceeds from the pop-up will be donated to Crofton, helping ensure it’s future.
Please note: This refreshment offer is in it’s trial stage. It is not yet confirmed whether it will be offered at our other 2023 Steaming events.
Visitor Information
Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy overlooking the canal and railway. Please note our picnic area is not under cover.
Access to the site is via the main gate opposite the car park. No access from the lower canal entrance at lock 60 due to ongoing works by the Canal and River Trust.
Well behaved dogs on short lead are welcomed on site. Only assistance dogs are allowed in the buildings.